| 24 Nov 2025 |
Encouraging members of private testing laboratories to actively vote in the 2025 Legislative Council General Election |
| 18 Nov 2025 |
Encouraging the Government Laboratory Technical Staff Association (GLTSA) to actively vote in the 2025 Legislative Council General Election |
| 13 Nov 2025 |
12.7 Let’s Make Our Voices Count! |
| 11 Nov 2025 |
Government Chemist Calls for your Vote on 12.7! |
| 11 Nov 2025 |
Visiting Scientist Programme at BIPM, Dr. CHOI Lai-sheung, Chemist |
| 6 Nov 2025 |
Permanent Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Food): 12.7 Cast Your Vote! |
| 4 Nov 2025 |
Encouraging the Government Laboratory Chemist Association to actively vote in the 2025 Legislative Council General Election |
| 31 Oct 2025 |
Activity: Government Laboratory Rally on 2025 Legistrative Council election |
| 30 Oct 2025 |
The Government Laboratory Representative attended the AOAC SEA – APMP Joint Workshop |
| 24 Oct 2025 |
Annual Report 2024 |
| 15, 26, 30 Sep and 2 Oct 2025 |
Government Laboratory in Government Career Fairs 2025 |
| 19 Sep 2025 |
Environmental Report 2024 |
| 18 Sep 2025 |
Activities: Visit by the Beijing Food Research Institute |
| 8 - 13 Sep 2025 |
Activities: The Government Laboratory Representatives attend the 56th Session of the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues |
| 28 Aug 2025 |
Activities: Government Laboratory participated in an inter-departmental counter-terrorism exercise at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal |
| 28 Aug 2025 |
Activities: Visit to the “Remembering History Cherishing Peace” roving exhibition in commemoration of 80th Anniversary of Victory in Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War |
| 23 Aug 2025 |
Activities: “Science in the Public Service” – “Junior Detective 5.0” Celebrating the 76th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China |
| 18 Aug - 12 Sep 2025 |
Attachment program for Chemist at the National Institute of Metrology, China |
| 18 - 29 Aug 2025 |
Activities: Attachment training for Criminalistics Experts from KIMIA, Malaysia |
| 14 - 19 Jul 2025 |
Activities: The Government Laboratory Representative attended the IUPAC 2025, 50th World Chemistry Congress 2025 |
| 7 - 9 Jul 2025 |
Activities: Visits of the secondary school students and teaching staff under the CLAP@JC Programme to Forensic Science Division, Government Laboratory |
| 25 Jun 2025 |
Activities: Visit of the students and staff of Tung Wah College to Forensic Science Division, Government Laboratory |
| 20 Jun 2025 |
Activities: Young Persons of Youth Employment Start (Y.E.S.) visit the Government Laboratory |
| 30 May 2025 |
Activities: Inter-departmental CBRN drill at Pak Kong Water Treatment Works, Sai Kung |
| 29 May 2025 |
Activities: 5th Anniversary of the Promulgation & Implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law cum Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) Visit to the Government Laboratory |
| 20 - 22 May 2025 |
Activities: The Assistant Government Chemist (Analytical and Advisory Services Division), Dr. Cheung Tsz-chun, attended the scientific events for the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention and World Metrology Day 2025 |
| 20 May 2025 |
Activities: The Government Chemist, Dr. LEE Wai-on, attended the 2025 World Metrology Day China Main Event |
| 20 May 2025 |
Activities: Delegation from Drug Intelligence and Forensic Center, Ministry of Public Security visited the Government Laboratory |
| 12 May 2025 |
Activities: Visit by the State Administration for Market Regulation |
| 8 May 2025 |
Activities: Visit of the students and staff of Tung Wah College to Forensic Science Division, Government Laboratory |
| 8 May 2025 |
Controlling Officer's replies to initial written questions raised by the Finance Committee members in Examination of Estimates of Expenditure 2025-26 |
| 25 Apr 2025 |
Activities: “Guardians of Food Safety” event in Hong Kong Science Festival 2025 |
| 22 - 23 Apr 2025 |
Activities: Visits of the students and staff of the Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education to Forensic Science Division, Government Laboratory |
| 5 - 11 Apr 2025 |
Activities: Government Laboratory delegation attends the CCQM Spring 2025 Meetings |
| 2 Apr 2025 |
Activities: Visit by Students of the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education |
| 25 - 27 Mar 2025 |
Activities: The Government Laboratory Representatives attended the AOAC China Analytical Science and Standards Conference 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 |
Activities: The Government Chemist, Dr. LEE Wai-on, visited the Institute for the Control of Agrochemicals, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs |
| 20 Mar 2025 |
Activities: The Government Chemist, Dr. LEE Wai-on, visited the Science and Technology Research Center of China Customs |
| 19 Mar 2025 |
Activities: The Government Chemist, Dr. LEE Wai-on, visited the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control |
| 18 - 19 Mar 2025 |
Activities: Government Laboratory delegation visited the National Institute of Metrology of China
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| 5 Mar 2025 |
Activities: Government Laboratory in Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) Career Fair 2025 |
| 4 - 6 Mar 2025 |
Activities: Visit by the Anti-Drug Technology Center of Guangdong Province |
| 25 - 26 Feb 2025 |
Activities: Visit by the Food Security Technology Department of the Ministry of Public Security’s Institute of Forensic Science |
| 17 Jan 2025 |
Activities: The Government Laboratory participates in the Education & Careers Expo 2025 |
| 9 - 20 Dec 2024 |
Activities: Attachment training for Professionals from Academy of Forensic Science |
| 17 Dec 2024 |
Activities: Government Laboratory participated in inter-departmental counter-terrorism exercise at Kai Tak Sports Park |
| 14 Dec 2024 |
Activities: “Science in Public Service” Activities: “Junior Detective 4.0” |
| 29 Nov 2024 |
Activities: Visit by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China |
| 26 - 28 Nov 2024 |
Activities: Delegates from Drug Intelligence and Forensic Center, Ministry of Public Security visited the Government Laboratory |
| 27 Nov 2024 |
Activities: Visit by the Delegation from the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia |
| 25 - 26 Nov 2024 |
Activities: Ministry of Public Security’s Institute of Forensic Science Delegation visited the Government Laboratory |
| 20 Nov 2024 |
Activities: Visit by THEi Students |
| 5 Nov 2024 |
Briefing on Testing of Lauric Arginate Ethyl Ester in Food |
| 5 Nov 2024 |
Outsourcing Activities: Briefing on Outsourcing of Food Tests: Review and Way Forward |
| 23 Oct 2024 |
Activities: Visit by Singapore Police Force Delegates |
| 12 Oct 2024 |
Activities: Scientific Seminar and Workshop - “Innovation and Application of Testing Technology” for Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China |
| 11, 16, 20, 25 & 26 Sep and 3 Oct 2024 |
Activities: The Government Laboratory takes part in the Government Career Fairs 2024 |
| 7 Oct 24 |
Annual Report 2023 |
| 29 Sep - 4 Oct 24 |
Activities: Dioxin 2024 – The 44th International Symposium on Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) |
| 10 & 16 Sep 24 |
Activities: Metrology Workshop – Fundamentals of Metrology 2024 |
| 9 - 20 Sep 24 |
Activities: Attachment training for Narcotics and Toxicology Experts from KIMIA, Malaysia |
| 28 Aug 24 |
Environmental Report 2023 |
| 14 Aug 24 |
Activities: Scientific Seminar and Workshop - “Analytical Science and Metrology for Enhancing People’s Quality of Life” for Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China |
| 14 Aug 24 |
Activities: Visit by NIM China Delegates |
| 14 Aug 24 |
Activities: Government Laboratory Scientific Seminar and Workshop |
| 22 - 24 Jul 24 |
Activities: APMP Joint Workshop 2024 of Climate Change and Clean Air Focus Group / TCQM Gas Analysis Working Group |
| 17 & 18 Jun 24 |
Activities: Exchange Visit to the KRISS, Korea |
| 3 Jun 24 |
Activities: The Government Laboratory Representative attends the 55th Session of the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues |
| 26 May 24 |
Activities: Government Chemist attends the Civil Aid Service Cadet Corps Presentation Ceremony 2024 |
| 26 May 24 |
Activities: Chemist from the Government Laboratory presents the work and services provided by the Government Laboratory to the Civil Aid Service Cadet Corps |
| 15 May 24 |
Activities: Government Laboratory representative visited the National Institute of Metrology, China |
| 8 May 24 |
Activities: Two premises of the Government Laboratory received Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) certificate awards of “Excellent Class” under IAQ Certification Scheme |
| 8 May 24 |
Controlling Officer's replies to initial written questions raised by the Finance Committee members in Examination of Estimates of Expenditure 2024-25 |
| 3 May 24 |
Activities: Visit by Commissioner for Narcotics |
| 20 Apr 24 |
Activities: Government Laboratory delegation attends the CCQM Spring 2024 Meetings and visits BIPM |
| 18 Apr 24 |
Proficiency testing schemes: Chemical Markers in Chinese Medicinal Oil (GLHK PT 23-04), Boric Acid in Food (GLHK PT 24-01) and Propionic Acid in Flour Confectionery (GLHK PT 24-02) Final Report |
| 10 Apr 24 |
Activities: Sharing in the Exchange Session on "Polar Research and Climate Change" with Xuelong-2 Icebreaker Experts |
| 16 Jan 24 |
Activities: 13th Meeting of International Advisory Board on Hong Kong Chinese Materia Medica Standards |
| 28 Dec 23 |
Activities: Delegation from Narcotics Control Bureau, Ministry of Public Security visited the Government Laboratory |
| 22 Dec 23 |
Physical Sciences Section of the Government Laboratory interviewed by Media on Pedestrian Safety and Blind Spots in Driver’s View |
| 21 Dec 23 |
Activities: Xiamen Municipal Administration for Market Supervision Delegation visited the Government Laboratory |
| 9 Dec 23 |
Activities: Junior Detective 3.0 |
| 6 Dec 23 |
Activities: Colleagues from the Government Laboratory Support District Council Ordinary Election on 10 December |
| 4 Dec 23 |
Activities: Government Laboratory received two awards under the Testing and Certification Manpower Development Award Scheme 2023-24 |
| 1 Dec 23 |
Activities: District Council Election into the Community |
| 30 Nov 23 |
Activities: Government Laboratory signs MOU with the National Institute of Metrology, China |
| 29 Nov 23 |
Activities: Beijing Municipal Market Regulation Administration Delegation visited the Government Laboratory |
| 25 Nov 23 |
Activities: Workshop on Scientific Work of Government Laboratory cum Job Overview |
| 24 Nov 23 |
Proficiency testing programmes: Assay of Chinese Materia Medica (GLHK PT 22-04) and Salicylic Acid in Food (GLHK PT 23-03) Final Report |
| 24 Nov 23 |
Activities: District Council Election into the Community |
| 23 Nov 23 |
Briefing on analysis of sweeteners in Food |
| 23 Nov 23 |
Outsourcing Activities: Briefing Session on Outsourcing of Food Tests: Review and Way Forward |
| 1 & 2 Nov 23 |
Activities: Government Laboratory 110th Anniversary Conference |
| 25 - 31 Oct 23 |
Activities: Training in Chinese handwriting examination for Civil Guard officers from Spain |
| 24 Oct 23 |
Activities: Metrology Symposium 2023—Metrology and Our Daily Life |
| 12 Oct 23 |
Annual Report 2022 |
| 20 Sep 23 |
Activities: “Science in the Public Service” – DNA Barcoding, Power of Science against Faking |
| 18 Sep 23 |
Activities: A new adventure at BIPM, Dr. Fiona SHIU Hoi-yan, Chemist |
| 7 Sep 23 |
Activities: Experience Sharing Seminar on Food Chemical Testing |
| 11 Aug 23 |
Activities: The Assistant Government Chemist (Analytical and Advisory Services Division), Mr. LEE Foo-wing, visited Public Health Laboratory and Laboratory Division of Municipal Affairs Bureau in Macau. |
| 8 Aug 23 |
Activities: The Government Chemist, Dr. LEE Wai-on, visited the Guangzhou Customs Technology Center (IQTC) |
| 1 Aug 23 |
Accreditation for crime scene examination granted to Forensic Science Division |
| 1 Aug 23 |
Environmental Report 2022 |
| 1 Aug 23 |
Activities: The Government Chemist, Dr. LEE Wai-on, visited Guangdong Institute for Food Inspection |
| 31 Jul 23 |
Activities: Metrology Workshop on Measurement Uncertainty 2023 |
| 11 Jul 23 |
Activities: Exchange between Government Laboratory and Shenzhen Institute for Drug Control |
| 3 Jul 23 |
A greeting from our young chemist, Dr. CHAN Kaai-tung Olivia |
| 30 Jun 23 |
Activities: Government Laboratory Delegation visited the Food Inspection and Quarantine Technology Center of Shenzhen Customs District |
| 13 & 14 Jun 23 |
27th Tripartite Technical Support Meeting |
| 30 May 23 |
Proficiency testing programmes: Trace Elements in Natural Water (APEC PT 2022) Final Report |
| 24 May 23 |
RTHK "Hong Kong United" Television Programme (in Cantonese) on work of GL |
| 20 May 23 |
Activities: Workshop on Scientific Work of Government Laboratory cum Job Overview |
| 15 Apr 23 |
Tar and Nicotine Report 2022 |
| 11 Apr 23 |
Proficiency testing programmes: Inorganic Arsenic in Aquatic Product (GLHK PT 22-03), Boric Acid in Food (GLHK PT 23-01), Propionic Acid in Flour Confectionery (GLHK PT 23-02) Final Report |
| 10 Apr 23 |
Activities: Guardians of Toy Safety |
| 3 Apr 23 |
Summer Intern Non-Civil Service Vacancy |
| 17 Jan 23 |
Technical briefing on Chemical Testing of Food Contaminants |
| 14 Dec 22 |
Annual Open Data Plan for 2023-2025 |
| 8 Dec 22 |
Activities: Experience Sharing Seminar for Food Testing Laboratories (Online) |
| 25 Nov 22 |
Outsourcing Activites: Briefing Session on Outsourcing of Food Tests—Review and Way Forward |
| 26 Oct 22 |
Annual Report 2021 |
| 17 & 18 Nov 22 |
Activities: Metrology Workshop 2022 (Online Webinar) |
| 29 Oct 22 |
Activities: Science in the Public Service—"Government Laboratory and Everyday Life" seminar
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| 14 Sep 22 |
Environmental Report 2021 |
| 14 Sep 22 |
Activities: Highlights of the "Junior Detectives 2.0" Event at Hong Kong Science Museum on 24 Aug 2022 |
| 30 Aug 22 |
Calibration and Measurement Capability (CMCs) Claim 2022 has been published at data.gov.hk |
| 24 Aug 22 |
Activities: Junior Detective 2.0 |
| 12 Aug 22 |
Activities: Metrology Symposium 2022—Metrology and Everyday Life |
| 17 Jun 22 |
Proficiency Testing Programmes: Chinese Medicine Testing—Chemical Markers in Chinese Medicinal Oil (GLHK PT 21-05) Final Report |
| 28 Apr 22 |
Interpretation and Translation Statistics: April 2021 - March 2022 |
| 27 Apr 22 |
Controlling Officer's replies to initial written questions raised by the Finance Committee members in Examination of Estimates of Expenditure 2021-22 |
| 15 Apr 22 |
Tar and Nicotine Report 2021 |
| 07 Apr 22 |
Update of Targets and Key Indicators
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| 01 Apr 22 |
Activities: Joint packaging operation of the anti-epidemic service bags |
| 24 Jan 22 |
Scientific Publications: Analysis of underivatized alditols in traditional Chinese medicines by liquid chromatography—tandem mass spectrometry based on ligand exchange chromatography |
| 13 Jan 22 |
GL web site was revamped to be more mobile friendly with responsive web design and meet the requirements of World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 |
| 10 Jan 22 |
Proficiency Testing Programmes: Chinese Medicine Testing—Assay of Chinese Materia Medica (GLHK PT 21-03) Final Report |
| 08 Dec 21 |
Annual Open Data Plan for 2022-2024 |
| 16 Sep 21 |
Annual Report 2020 |
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